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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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