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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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