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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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