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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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