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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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