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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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