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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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