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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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