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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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