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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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