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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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