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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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