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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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