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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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