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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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