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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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