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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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