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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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