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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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