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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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