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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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