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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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