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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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