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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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