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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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