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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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