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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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