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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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