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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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