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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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