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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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