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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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