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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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