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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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