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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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