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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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