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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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