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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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