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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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