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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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