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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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