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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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