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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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