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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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