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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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