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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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