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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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