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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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