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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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