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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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