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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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