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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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