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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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