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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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