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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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