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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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