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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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