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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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