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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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