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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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