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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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