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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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