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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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