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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly 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 talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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