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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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