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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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