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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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