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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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