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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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