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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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