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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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