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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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