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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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