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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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