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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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