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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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