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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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