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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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