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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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