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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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