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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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