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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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