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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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