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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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