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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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