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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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