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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores 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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