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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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