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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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