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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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