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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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