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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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