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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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