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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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