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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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