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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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