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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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