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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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