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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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