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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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