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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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