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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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