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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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