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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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