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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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