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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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