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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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