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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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