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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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