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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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