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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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