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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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