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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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