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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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