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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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