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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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