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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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