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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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