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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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