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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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