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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important 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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