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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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