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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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