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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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