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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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