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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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