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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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