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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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