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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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