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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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