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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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