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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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