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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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