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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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