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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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