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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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