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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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