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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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