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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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