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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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