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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education