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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education