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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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