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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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