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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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