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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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