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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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