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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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