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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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