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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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