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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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