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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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