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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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