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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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