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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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