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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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