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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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