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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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