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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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