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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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