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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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