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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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