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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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