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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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