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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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