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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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