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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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