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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources