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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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