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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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