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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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