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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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