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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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