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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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