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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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