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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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