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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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