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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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