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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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