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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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