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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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