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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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