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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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