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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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