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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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