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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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