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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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