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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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