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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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