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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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