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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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