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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources