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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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