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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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