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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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