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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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