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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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