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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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