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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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