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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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