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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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