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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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