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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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