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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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