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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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