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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources