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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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