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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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