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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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