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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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