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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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