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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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