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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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