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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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