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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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