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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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