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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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