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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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