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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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