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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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