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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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