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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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