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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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