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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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