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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates 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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