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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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