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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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