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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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