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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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