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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 (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also researches 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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