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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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