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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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