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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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