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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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