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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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