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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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