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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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