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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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