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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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