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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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