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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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