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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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