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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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