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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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