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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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