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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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