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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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