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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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