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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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