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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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