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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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