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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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