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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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