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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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