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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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