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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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