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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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