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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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