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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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