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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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