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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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