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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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