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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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