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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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