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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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