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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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