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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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