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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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