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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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