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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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