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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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