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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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