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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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