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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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