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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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