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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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