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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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