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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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