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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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