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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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