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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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