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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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