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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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