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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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