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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)