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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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