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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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