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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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