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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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