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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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