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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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