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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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