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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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