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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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