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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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