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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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