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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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