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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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