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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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