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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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