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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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