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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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