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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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