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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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