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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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