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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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