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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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