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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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