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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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