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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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