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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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