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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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