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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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