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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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