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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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