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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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