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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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