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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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