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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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