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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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