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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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