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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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