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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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