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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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