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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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