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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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