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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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