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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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