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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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