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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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