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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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