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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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