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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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