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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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