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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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