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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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