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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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