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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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