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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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