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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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