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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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