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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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