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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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