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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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