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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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