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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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