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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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