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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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