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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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