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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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