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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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