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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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