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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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