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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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