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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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