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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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