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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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