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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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