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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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