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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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