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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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