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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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