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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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