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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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