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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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