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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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