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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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