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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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