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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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