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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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