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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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