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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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