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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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