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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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