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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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