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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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