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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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