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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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