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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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