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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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