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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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