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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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