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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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