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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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