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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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