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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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