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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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