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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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