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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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