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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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