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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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