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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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