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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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