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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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