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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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