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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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