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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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