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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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