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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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