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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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