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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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