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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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