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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with 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 e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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