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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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