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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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