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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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