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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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