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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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