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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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