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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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