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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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