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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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