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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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