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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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