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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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