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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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