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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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