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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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