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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources