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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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