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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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