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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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