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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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