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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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