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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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