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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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