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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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