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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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