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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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