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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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