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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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