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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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