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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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