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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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