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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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