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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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