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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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