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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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