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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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