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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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