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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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