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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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