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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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