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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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