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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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