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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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