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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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