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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling 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 articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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