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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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