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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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