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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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