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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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