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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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