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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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