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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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