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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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