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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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