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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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