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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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