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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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