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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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