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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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