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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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