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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the 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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