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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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