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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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