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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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