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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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