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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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