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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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