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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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