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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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