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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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