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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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