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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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