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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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