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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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