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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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