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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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