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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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