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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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