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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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