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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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