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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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