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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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