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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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