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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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