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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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