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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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