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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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