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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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