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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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