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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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