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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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