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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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