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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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