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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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