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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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