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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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