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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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