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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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