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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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