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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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