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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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