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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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