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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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