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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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