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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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