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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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