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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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