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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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