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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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